flax

Meanings

• noun

  A type of plant in the linseed family, grown for its fibers, which are used to make linen fabric or twine.

  - "The farmer grew flax to make linen fabric."
  - "Flax is often used to make twine for weaving baskets."

• noun

  A type of cereal grain, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, often consumed as a health food.

  - "Flax seeds can be added to smoothies for added nutrition."
  - "Many health food stores sell flax meal for baking."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flax
hax , max

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Variants

List of all variants of flax that leads to same result
flax , flaxes , flaxier , flaxiest , flaxy

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Etymology

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Old English 'flax', from Proto-Germanic 'flaxo' meaning 'linen' or 'flax'.

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Trivia

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1. Flax was once one of the most important crops grown in Europe.

2. The flax plant can grow up to 4 feet tall.

3. Flax seeds have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.

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Related Concepts

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1. linen: A fabric made from flax fibers.

2. linseed oil: An oil extracted from flax seeds, used for painting and as a cooking oil.

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Culture

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Flax has a long history as a source of fiber for making linen fabric, which was once a luxury item due to its cost and difficulty to produce. Linen fabric was used for clothing, tablecloths, and other household items. Flax has also been used for making paper, insulation, and even paint. In more recent times, flax seeds have gained popularity as a health food due to their high omega-3 fatty acid content.

How to Memorize "flax"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a field of flax plants swaying in the wind. Visualize the long, slender fibers being extracted from the stems and spun into thread.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flax' with 'linen' and 'fabric'. Visualize a tablecloth or shirt made from linen fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'flax' is a type of plant that makes 'linen' and is rich in 'omega-3'.

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